#LastMinuteMeals
Instant Pot Whole Roasted Chicken
If the instant pot has not yet convinced you of its magical capabilities; perfectly cooking rice in half the time, making stock in mere minutes or even making yogurt, try adding this to the list: a perfectly cooked whole chicken. Whole roast chicken is one of those meals that Ina and Gwenyth led me to believe was indeed ‘simple’ ‘easy’ and ‘elegant’. But it took me three attempts before I was able to pull it off and I research this stuff like its my job. I was anticipating similar hurdles with whole roast chicken in the Instant Pot but I have been really pleasantly surprised. The pressure cooker cooks so...
Read MoreWeeknight Ratatouille
This may be our new go-to for a summer meal. I love grilling, don’t get me wrong, but something about ratatouille is deeply satisfying; a warm celebration of the amazing produce that is finally available. And though it isn’t yet warm enough for garden-fresh vegetables here, our quick and easy variation on ratatouille provides enough flavor that you can use whatever vegetables are available to you year round. We used sweet onions, eggplants (peeled and chopped for quicker cooking), zucchini, red bell peppers and cherry tomatoes. The cherry tomatoes are actually quite sweet lately, but feel free to use whatever variety is tasting the best. And if...
Read MoreSloppy Joes and Feeding Teenagers
Feeding our nearly-grown kids and teenagers can be a big challenge, even for us parents who love to cook. In our experience they are always hungry and always on the go. Between school, sports and extra curricular activities the pressure to have nourishing and delicious food at the ready is constant. And if you’re hoping to feed them real food, not just packaged snacks and fast food, it can get extra tricky. We’re all for recipes like this that offer the stick-to-your-ribs quality but also a heavy dose of vegetables. These sloppy joes (we called them spoon burgers growing up, anyone else??) are a new take on a classic recipe using only real food ingredients...
Read MoreEggs in Purgatory with Mama Jess Garden Sauce
Any dish that comes with sauce, egg yolk and a bit of kick is my kind of meal. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner (meatless Monday anyone?) or a lovely one-pan weekend brunch. It’s a perfect #LastMinuteMeal because it cooks so quickly and uses minimal (and flexible) ingredients. You can punch up the spice with extra red pepper or leave it out entirely the way our kids prefer. And while we added cherry tomatoes and greens for added nutrition, you could also use grated zucchini or carrots if the smallest members of your family demand that the vegetables be hidden. Start by sautéing shallots, garlic, red pepper (if using) and anchovy paste in...
Read MoreMama Jess Garden Pasta Sauce with Veggie Noodles #LastMinuteMeals
Mama Jess Garden Pasta Sauce with Veggie Noodles 2018-04-07 14:52:55 Serves 4 Write a review Save Recipe Print Cook Time 10 min Total Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 20 min Ingredients Mama Jess Organic Garden Pasta Sauce 2 yellow squash 1/2 lb spaghetti (brown rice, bean, einkorn, or quinoa for additional protein and fiber) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup kalamata olives, chopped 2 T olive oil/ghee/fat of choice salt Instructions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook according to...
Read MoreMama Jess Garden Pasta Sauce with Kale & Meatballs #LastMinuteMeals
We’re a company of moms; moms of babies and toddlers, moms of teenagers and every age in between. We know first hand how hard it can be to get dinner on the table every night. #LastMinuteMeals is a new series to offer you quick recipe ideas, and every shortcut and kitchen tip we know. So here we go… The first in our #LastMinuteMeals series; quick sauteed kale, meatballs from the freezer and Mama Jess Organic Garden Pasta Sauce. We have an amazing paleo meatball recipe up on the blog that is simple and easy to make a double batch for the week (or stick in the freezer). Double batch or batch cooking is the best mommy tip we have! Meatballs freeze great...
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